Not sure of the context, but I can see it from his point of view and why he said it (maybe if he hadn't meant it as it appears).

Imagine an English former number two has his first managerial job at a German second tier club and they are FLYING. Interviewer (from Germany) asks about managing in the PL and said manager says it would be a dream (which we know it is), but that reaching the top tier in the country he is currently in would be 'cool' too.

The guy clearly has talent and probably won't stay at Huddersfield for ages. He also doesn't think like a fan, so says things without considering the fallout. I agree it's not the best timing, but he strikes me as someone who won't let that affect what his is doing one bit...